The Ministry of Giving

 Scripture:

“As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Paul is speaking here about sending an offering to a place that needs it. He is asking the Corinthians to be generous in their giving toward that need. He tells them here that because of their ministry of giving, the receivers will give glory to God. First, this shows a ministry of giving or a gift of giving. Second this shows that our obedience in giving proves we are obedient to the Good News.

Application:

Generosity is a very godly characteristic. As believers, our lives should be generous because we serve a very generous God. He sent His own Son to die on a cross for us. He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. He has demonstrated a generous heart over and over in the Scriptures. As Christ followers, we must learn to live generous lives. Our lives should be marked by our generosity, not our stinginess. As believers, we are to be givers and not getters.

Prayer:

Lord God, teach me to live with a generous spirit. Help me to walk in obedience at all times and to give generously as You call me to give. Teach me to walk in obedience in this area. Bless my life as You did Abraham, so that I may be a blessing to others.

Yours,

Jeff